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Why You Should Choose PT
Why you should choose a career in PT can depend on a variety of factors. Why is a career in physical therapy so awesome? Here are a few reasons.
You stay busy.
With a heavy workflow of patients to evaluate, treat, and follow up on, it’s pretty much guaranteed you’ll never be bored in physical therapy. Everyone’s body is different, every patient has a different problem, and therefore require different techniques for effective treatment. Additionally, you have other responsibilities as a PT besides treating your patients. Scheduling, working with team members and support staff, and administration duties are all part of being a successful physical therapist.…
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Physical Therapy Schools
Explore physical therapy graduate programs and graduate schools offering DPT programs. Compare doctor of physical therapy degrees with government statistics and graduate student reviews. Complete physical therapist education requirements...
Why I Became A Physical Therapist
In recognition of National Physical Therapy Month, we asked our PTs to share their thoughts and experiences on why they became PTs.
Why You Should Choose PT
To become a practitioner in physical therapy, you need a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Typically, DPT programs are around 36 months, in addition to the standard undergrad degree (about 4 years). All in all, you’ll probably spend around 7 years getting the education to become a PT. The road may seem long, but it’s so worth it!
The PT Student
The PT Student blog is a resource for all students of physical therapy. Whether you are working toward a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant credential, you will find honest, helpful (and sometimes humorous) resources here.
American Physical Therapy Association
Becoming a PT or PTA is just the beginning. Explore your career development opportunities.
Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service
PTCAS is a service of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTCAS allows applicants to use a single application and one set of materials to apply to multiple PT programs.
allAlliedHealthSchools
Learn everything you need to know about getting an education and working as a physical therapist.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment of physical therapists is expected to increase 39 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for physical therapy services will come, in large part, from the aging baby boomers, who are staying active later in life than previous generations did.
ExploreHealthCareers.org
Physical Therapists (PTs) practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, private offices, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and skilled nursing facilities. Most full-time PTs work a 40-hour week, which may include some evenings and weekends.
John Muir Health
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Is it in your DNA?
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